Adult Trips
Gambling, Grub and Prison!
Join us for a fascinating day out to Joliet. Our first stop will be your choice of 2 hours of gambling at Harrah’s Casino or explore the Joliet Museum which includes an introduction to the many stories of the Joliet area and its people. Then we will visit the Route 66 Diner for our “final meal” of monte cristo sandwich, Route 66 cheeseburger or walleye sandwich
Live Harness Racing & Dinner at Hawthorne Racecourse
Built in 1891, Hawthorne Race Course is rich in sports history and the oldest continually run family-owned racetrack in North America. In 2009 the Horseplayers Association of North America introduced a rating system for 65 thoroughbred racetracks in North America.
Chicago Lakeside Tour via Tall Ships and Navy Pier
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 8:30am - 5:00pm AGES: ACTIVE ADULTS Fee: $89/$94 Location: Depart F&RC - Lobby for Joliet, IL Leave the hustle and bustle behind and enjoy a leisurely skyline sail aboard Chicago’s official Tall Ship. The crew explores Chicago’s architectural majesty while sailing across Chicago’s beautiful lakefront skyline. To learn about the people, plans and persistence […]
Tempel Farms Lippizan – Behind the Scenes Barn Tour and Lynfred Winery
FRIDAY, JULY 19 9:00am - 4:30pm AGES: ACTIVE ADULTS Fee: $86/$91 Location: Depart F&RC - Lobby for Tempel Lippizan Farm Join us for an exciting behind the scenes tour of the famous Tempel Lippizans, where we will get up close and personal with these beautiful horses and learn all about this breed of horses and […]
Milwaukee Historic Tour & Lunch
Our step-on guide from Historic Milwaukee will give a highlights tour covering the central business district: Milwaukee Art Museum, City Hall and the new Northwestern Mutual building, along with a number of other significant commercial buildings. Then we travel to the East Side of town to view the residential mansions and modern apartments. Our last stop is in the Historic Third Ward where we will have lunch at the Wicked Hop for taco bar buffet, including a soft drink.
Outdoor Game Night
BPD - Langendorf Park 235 Lions Drive, Barrington, IL, United StatesHave you ever wanted to learn or were you curious as to what the following games entail: frisbee golf, pickleball, spike ball or badminton? Whether you know how to play or want to learn, come to our Outdoor Game Night and we will have instructors lead you through the rules and instructions of these games.
Untouchable Tour and Hard Rock Café
Come join us on a guided tour where guides dress in character to present an accurate account of mobster activities during the 1920’s/1930’s.
Miracle (A Musical 108 Years in the Making) and Lunch at Café ba ba Reeba (Tapas)
Set against the backdrop of the Chicago Cubs 2016 championship season, this heartwarming story chronicles the life of a north side family whose lives for generations have been intrinsically linked to the Cubbies. As times change and the family business faces the threat of a growing neighborhood, can they keep faith, not just in their team, but each other? You don’t want to miss this musical 108 years in the making! Prior to the performance, lunch will be at the famous Café ba ba Reeba for a Tapas meal
Jelly Belly, Apple Holler and Mars Cheese House
Come with us to tour the Jelly Belly Factory where you will learn how the jelly beans are made, the history of Jelly Belly along with a good sampling of beans. Then, we travel to Apple Holler for lunch, apple picking and shopping. Lunch will be either a chicken or turkey dinner with all the fixings. It will include a drink of soda or tea and of course their famous apple pie with ice cream. After lunch, go apple picking to receive a ¼ bunch of apples and then cruise their shops. Our last stop will be the Mars Cheese House. Come hungry because there is so much to explore and eat!
Shipshewana – Amish Country
We will head over to Shipshewana for a memorable experience visiting the heart of Amish Country. Our escorted tour offers personal details of growing up in such a unique area. The tour begins with 15-minute Amish Buggy ride in downtown Shipshewana. Following the ride, we will visit a buggy shop where we will learn how they make the buggies and the differences between them. We will then stop at a popcorn farm/stand to learn about the farm and get a taste of their very own popcorn. We will also visit the Amish Bakery for shopping
and free samples of their famous donuts. If time allows, we will stop at an authentic Amish furniture store. Our final stop will be at an Amish home where they will prepare a traditional thresher meal for us.